This operation from Portfolio Recovery appears to be a full‑blown extortion scheme run by scammers.
Portfolio Recovery scam calls: how to stop them!
Summary — +18014177023
Caller Name: Portfolio Recovery (scam)
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United States — Utah
Reviews: 8
Carrier: —, Region: Utah
Expert Opinion
Yesterday evening, the phone rang again from +18014177023, and the anxiety spikes were instant. The number repeatedly flashes a name like Portfolio Recovery, but callers claim to be the IRS to pressure payment. Those tactics fit classic spam call and debt collector tricks, where the caller ID is spoofed to look official. Hang up without providing personal info, and block the number through your carrier or a third‑party app. Report the pattern to the FTC and the Treasury’s IRS scam hotline. Keep a log of timestamps and any recorded voice prompts; this makes it easier to dispute unauthorized charges or file a complaint later.
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Location: United States — Utah
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Recent Reports for (801) 417-7023
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Scam
The constant calls from this number have been triggering my severe anxiety disorder, causing me to experience panic attacks and fear whenever my phone rings.
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Other
The call was odd, couldn't tell if it was legit or not. I'd be cautious.
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Advertising
Got a call about a new product—pretty slick pitch, but I’m not sure it’s worth the hype.
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Advertising
Received an advertising call about a new car lease. It was a bit pushy but not intrusive.
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Other
Please remove them.
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Debt Collector
The caller ID for Portfolio Recovery misleadingly displays IRS
Portfolio Recovery allegedly operates as a collection agency, yet this call resembled a typical IRS scam, leaving one to wonder if spammers impersonate each other
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